Monthly Archives: May 2020

Last Tuesday, the Spanish government proposed that the European Union open up travel routes between regions in the EU that have controlled the spread of the coronavirus.  Following a Cabinet meeting, the Tourism Minister, Reyes Maroto, introduced his proposition at a press conference. Maroto proposed opening up travel corridors between different areas and regions of … Continue reading "Spain Proposed to Open up Travel Routes to Welcome Visitors Back to Its Sunny Shores"

Marbella is a cosmopolitan haven bathing in the south of Spain with over 320 days of sunshine by the warm Mediterranean Sea. Its inhabitants, a multicultural mix of Marbellis and Europeans mainly the British, Germans, French, Scandinavians and Russians live together in harmony. To be fair there are people from all four corners of the … Continue reading "What to Consider Before Making Your Move to Marbella"

Spain, the country with one of the strictest lockdowns in world history, is preparing to re-open its borders at the end of June 2020.   The minister of transport, José Luis Ábalos, announced that when the Spanish will be allowed to move freely within their country, Spain will re-open its borders. He confirmed that there will … Continue reading "Spain Opens Its Border to Tourism as of the End of June"

There is always a good side and a bad side to everything. Living in Marbella is no exception. However, many choose Marbella to relocate and its no wonder as the good outweighs the bad. Let’s have a look at the good and the bad.   Andalusians are one of the friendliest people in the world … Continue reading "Living in Marbella – the Good Outweighs the Bad"

Since March 14, 2020 and due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Spain has been in one of the strictest lockdowns in the world. Its citizens across the country have been confined to their homes, unable to go out for a walk, a drive, or to work. As of today, Monday, 18th of May 2020, Marbella is … Continue reading "Marbella Is Back in Business"

Registering as a foreign resident with the town hall of Marbella has its advantages. In Spanish, it is called “Empadronamiento”. The municipal register, also known as “Padron” is where a record of the number of inhabitants in a town are kept. This, whilst it may seem mundane to you, actually has its purpose. For one, … Continue reading "Advantages of Registering as a Foreign Resident in Marbella"

Did you know that Spain is Europe’s number one producer and exporter of organic foods? And it is the fifth largest exporter in the world! It comes as no surprise that the Spanish Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest in the world. The Spanish have easy access to the healthiest and tastiest foods and … Continue reading "Eight Health Benefits of the Spanish Mediterranean Diet"

Did you know that moving to sunny Costa del Sol in southern Spain is one of the most beneficial moves you will ever make for your health? Scientists suggest that living in a sunny part of the world may be very beneficial for your health and in more ways than one. Here are ten huge … Continue reading "10 Health Benefits to Living in Sunshine"

The spread of the pandemic has seen stock markets plummet on a global scale, with heavy losses absorbed by indexes and individual investors. Property markets have also been affected as countries like Spain, have been forced to stop doing business. However, there are key differences between stocks and property making the latter a safer bet … Continue reading "Property for Sale in Spain and the Global Pandemic"

An interesting survey was conducted asking specific questions to professionals within the real estate industry in Spain, including estate agents, lawyers, surveyors and mortgage insurance brokers. We wanted to get a general perspective on the market and what property in Spain for sale will look like in the upcoming months.  Here is an overview of … Continue reading "For Sale in Spain"